News Article: Why the Blackhawks could be major players for Mikko Rantanen, others this offseason

[RememberTheRoar]

Interesting little article dropping today, right before Davidson’s expected presser tomorrow.

Guessing the media relations staff gave The Athletic a little preview, on background since there are no direct quotes, of what direction Davidson is going to lay out. The definitive language in some of these lines stands out, compared to how the headline is written.

Rantanen and Mitch Marner are very much on Davidson’s radar. Failing that, there’s possibly Nikolaj Ehlers, Brock Boeser and Brock Nelson. Brad Marchandand John Tavares don’t fit the timeline very well, but Davidson might be feeling some heat for the first time, and anything could be on the table.

Davidson will be more aggressive in his pursuit of that high-end type of player come July. He’s gotten a good look at how far the Blackhawks still are from being a competitive team, despite last season’s offseason additions, and has to see the Blackhawks need a major upgrade while the prospects develop, particularly among his forward group.

Why the Blackhawks could be major players for Mikko Rantanen, others this NHL offseason

The Blackhawks could expedite their painstaking rebuilding process and be significant players in free agency this summer.

www.nytimes.com

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[Mrfenn92]

Don’t like it.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Don’t like it.

I added a poll

 

[CallMeShaft]

Iffy on Rants at $14m. Not sure about Marner at that cap either.

Although the cap is expected to rise and there aren't many forwards who are looking at big term outside of Bedard.

A lot of skilled D, but because the position is generally a lot less noticeable than forward, usually D don't cost as much to sign.

So the money might be there to make a move like this.

 

[x Tame Impala]

Kaprizov or bust, the following offseason.

 

[Mrfenn92]

I added a poll

I’ll take Brock Nelson on a 2 year deal please

 

[Kevin Musto]

Unfortunately it just isn't the time to go big game hunting.

Hawks are in no position to give anyone $10M+ contracts in the offseaon.

 

[MHO]

I'd be open to Tavares or Duchene for 1-2 years if they'd sign here for that.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Unfortunately it just isn't the time to go big game hunting.

Hawks are in no position to give anyone $10M+ contracts in the offseaon.

same team that tried to trade an unprotected 1st and the pick will likely be top 2...they're in no mans land with their plan right now, likely feeling some pressure from Danny to improve the team, potentially even a little worried Bedard gets sick of the losing even if its the right thing to do

 

[BobbyJet]

Interesting little article dropping today, right before Davidson’s expected presser tomorrow.

Guessing the media relations staff gave The Athletic a little preview, on background since there are no direct quotes, of what direction Davidson is going to lay out. The definitive language in some of these lines stands out, compared to how the headline is written.

Why the Blackhawks could be major players for Mikko Rantanen, others this NHL offseason

The Blackhawks could expedite their painstaking rebuilding process and be significant players in free agency this summer.

www.nytimes.com

Of the players mentioned above, for me Tavares stands out. I think he can be had for cheap. Yes, he is a bit long in the tooth, but he is a fitness nut and is a great role model for young players. He is also consistently 55% or better at the dot.
I would love to have Marner, the most creative player in the NHL, IMO, but he is very expensive.
Of course there is always the question of players not wanting to come to this org.......

 

[Mrfenn92]

Trade for panarin

 

[MarotteMarauder]

I like Brock Nelson for his speed, his goals totals have been rising and his tenacity on the back check.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Trade for panarin

what would the rangers even want

 

[Mrfenn92]

what would the rangers even want

Seth jones

 

[Toews2Bickell]

Seth jones

with drury you never know